Superb spacious medieval house in Rye Special Easter Offer

Rye, East Sussex, UK0.4 km to Rye center

House325 m²

Sleeps: 14

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 2

Separate WCs: 1

Min Stay: 2 - 7 nights

6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps a maximum of 14

Robin Hill is a lovely and surprisingly spacious 15th century hall house, famous for having two of England's finest timbered and straw plastered bedrooms, in one of Britain's most photographed streets and opposite the world-renowned Mermaid Inn. It is beautifully furnished, very well-equipped and can easily and comfortably accommodate 12 guests. The large, quiet and secluded garden is shaded by a wonderful mulberry tree. At the foot of the cobbled street, yachts and pleasure craft lie moored alongside medieval warehouses full of bustling antique shops. Rye delights the eye with its wealth of old buildings, its church and tower. Restaurants, pubs and cafes abound and offer excellent food within easy walking distance of the house. Rye Bay plaice and scallops are provided by the picturesque local fishing fleet.

Description of the house: This delightful house displays its original beams, high ceilings and rooms full of character and surprise. The upper living room is especially light and sunny, contains a bar and projects into a secluded garden complete with a large mulberry tree set against a panorama of ancient rooftops. The lower living room with its inglenook fireplace looks out onto the famous cobblestone street and the magic of Rye. One bedroom still has its grooves for the original medieval wooden shutters. The whole house testifies to a bygone era and has been dated to 1480. Within this medieval setting a fascinating variety of Asian artefacts has been imaginatively displayed ranging from an antique rickshaw to Chinese ancestral doors.

Location and town of Rye: Situated 1.5 miles from the open sea and nature reserves, Rye is within easy reach of Brussels, Paris and London. Canterbury is only one hour away by car. Rye is probably the most complete example of a medieval town in Britain and crowns a hill originally surrounded by the sea. Its 12th century church, fortified tower, Landgate and ancient wall are all within easy walking distance of the house and bear testimony to its history as a Cinque Port. Robin Hill was the origin of the ballad 'There's an old-fashioned house in an old-fashioned street' and formed the basis and front cover design of Beatrix Potter's 'Tale of the Faithful Dove.' Mabel Lucy Atwell lived, wrote and illustrated here and one of the publisher-owner's many literary guests, E.F Benson, the novelist famous for his creation of 'Mapp and Lucia,' gave the house its name - 'Robin Hill'.

Leisure facilities: Three miles beyond Rye are Camber Sands, ideal for children, and Winchelsea, which is a lovely example of medieval town planning. Rye has good sporting and sailing facilities, splendid walks and excursions into the smugglers' paradise of Romney Marsh and the delights of rural Sussex and Kent. A wildlife bird sanctuary stretches from Rye Harbour to Fairlight. Rye also boasts some excellent eating houses. We can recommend The Fish Cafe, The Union Steakhouse, The Tuscan Kitchen (Michelin starred, bookings essential), Fletcher's House, The Gandhi Tandoori, The Globe Inn, The Hope Anchor, The Lemon Grass, The Mermaid Inn bar, Simply Italian. There are many other possibilities from among the numerous cafes and pubs in Rye.

A map and further information about Rye can be obtained from www.rye-tourism.co.uk

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 6

Sleeps: 14

Owner

Mrs Moyreen Tilbrook

Member Since 1998

Languages:

english

About Mrs Moyreen Tilbrook

We have lived for many years in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Asia has proved a fascinating destination for many of our travels.

Mrs Moyreen Tilbrook purchased this House in 1967

Why Mrs Moyreen Tilbrook chose Rye

This Grade 2 listed house has been a constant source of interest and delight. We continue to learn about former residents - back to 1680 so far - and to welcome friends and family to a home which we feel privileged to occupy for a short time in its long history. We have much pleasure in inviting you to share this experience with us.

What makes this House unique

A truly medieval environment in the very special town of Rye with its fishing fleet and yachting berths.
A home from home with all the comforts.
An excellent range of small shops for gifts to suit a vast range of tastes: pottery, paintings, books old and new, leather, antiques of every description, glass, specialist kitchen ware, furniture, clothing, shoes.

Facilities

Featured

Heater

Children Welcome

Washer & Dryer

TV

Internet

Pets Welcome

Satellite or Cable

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC

House Rules

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

30 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

1 - 6 of 30

Prime location and beautiful home

5/5

Stayed May 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moyreens house. It truly is a gem! The children loved playing in the garden and there was ample space for our whole lot- thank you for opening your home to us!

Published 15 May 2019

Amazing house, wonderful host

5/5

Stayed May 2019

Inez G.

We rented the house for a surprise birthday party and it was perfect. Very spacious, everyone got an actual bed. Great dining room table for dinners together, lots of sitting room space. Wish it had been a tiny bit warmer then we would have sat in the beautiful garden! Moyreen was a fantastic responsive host and generously allowed us to amend our booking when two of our party dropped out. Sorry we used so many towels! It hailed when we went to the beach! Stunning house, in a stunning town. Highly recommend, although you may end up spending more time in the lovely house than wandering the cobbled streets like we did. Great for large families or groups.

Published 8 May 2019

Lovely house

5/5

Stayed Apr 2019

Mark M.

Great house , great location. Thank you!

Published 19 Apr 2019

Amazing property, very interesting in a gorgeous seething of rye.

4/5

Stayed Apr 2019

Gill E.

Location was perfect walkable distance to many shops bars and restaurants. Such a lovely house. Only negative was there was only one proper shower between 12 guests but we coped. Thank you for letting is stay in your property. We had a great time. Gill excell

Published 12 Apr 2019

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your comments. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate that one bath and one wet room shower provide somewhat limited facilities. However we hope that the basins in two bedrooms help. Perhaps we should install a track in the bathroom and a curtain so that the hand shower is not limited to hair washing.

Medieval times

4/5

Stayed Dec 2018

EDMUND C.

Amazing property with so much to offer a bit bonkers but fun. I would say that the cooker was too small for the number of guest also one shower for so many not realistic. Well situated for wandering around the lovely town of Rye and opposite the Mermaid in with good food on offer.

Published 8 Jan 2019

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your comments, We would suggest that our cooker with a double oven and 4 hobs, as well as the microwave oven, can easily cope with as many as 14 people - we have cooked for our family of this number on many occasions, as have other guests.

We are aware that one bath room, one shower room and 2 bedrooms with basins may be somewhat limited. However in a house dating back to 1480 it is not easy to install additional facilities. We feel our house description makes this clear.

Rye is fantastic and so was the house

5/5

Stayed Nov 2018

Ben F.

So much character! Incredibly unique! A really great spot with a lot of interesting Far East artefacts. The location is perfect for exploring rye and the building itself is incredibly old but still retains cozyness and warmth. Highly recommend for a group get away

Published 14 Dec 2018

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Location

Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye is located between Hastings and Folkestone and is a mile and a half from the coast. From London Rye can be reached either via M20/A2070/A259 through Ashford or via M25/A21/A268 through Hawkhurst. Historically known as '1066 country' the surrounding area provides the visitor with an abundance of castles, abbeys, fortresses, National Trust gardens and houses, and museums. The coastal area is noted for its flora and fauna including a wildlife bird sanctuary: marshland stretches eastwards, a haven for smugglers in bygone days, and the haunting seascape of Dungeness is a habitat for a wide variety of unusual plants and dominated by two lighthouses; to the west stretch the unspoilt beach of Winchelsea and the cliffs of Fairlight Country Park.